Of Christmases and Women
(sharing my article for the Sinulog NZ Newsletter – Mid Winter Christmas/Tribute to Women) I attribute my love for all things Christmas-y to the fact that every 25th of December, … Continue reading
Rock & Roll
Early in 2013, the company I worked for underwent a restructuring plan that caused more than 20 jobs to be cut out from our department. Luckily I survived the 1st … Continue reading
Good Vibes
It has been 5 years since I started this blog and I am thankful to be in this state of connectedness despite my irregular updates. I am just happy to … Continue reading
Sa Matag Adlaw
-balak ni Chichi Abadingo (my attempt to submit an entry to a competition on Cebuano Poetry) Sayo sa kabuntagon Gihapyod sa katugnawon Tago sa kasingkasing ang pirme nga gihandom Sugbo … Continue reading
My Book Journey (Week 8)
My grandmother did not allow me to play outside our little fenced backyard, so I grew up borrowing a childhood from Mark Twain’s Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. … Continue reading
My Favourite Hobbies (week 7)
I pursue ‘me’ happiness in between lulls at work and weekends via google reader. I read tons of materials from blogs I subscribe to — travel, food, photography, health, technology, … Continue reading
My Favorite TV Shows (week 6)
My name is Chichi and I am a tv series addict. The last episode I watched was the season 2 finale of Boardwalk Empire. And I don’t want to be … Continue reading
NOAKZ, Its all about food and restaurants (week 5)
Sardines straight out of a 155g can will always be top on my list of favorite comfort food. And that, dear one is the only healthy craving I have that … Continue reading
Mi Casa es Tu Casa (week 4)
Just typing the word ‘Home’ evokes a warm feeling of nostalgia as I recall the kinships and memories of the places I have at one time in my life called … Continue reading
Me, Myself and I (week 3)
Konsuy is one of the many names that I have learned to respond to and love. This term of endearment was born in the halls of my alma mater. I … Continue reading
My Friends (week 2)
I count myself lucky to have grown up surrounded by friends who are all shades of awesome. M is my childhood friend, a sister from another mother, my legal counsel … Continue reading
My Family (week 1)
My family consists of 4 people. Rolando Solomon, the man I married. Lorenzo Mikel, my 16 year old son who starts University next year. Isaiah Sebastian, my 13 year old … Continue reading
Remember
You wrote me a toddler note saying ‘I will never get married’ signed BASTI. Oh, my heart fell over every word. Remember, Sebastian ? Once in a while you would … Continue reading
An Open Letter for Sebastian
Dearest One, In one month you turn 13 which marks your admission into the teen-ager “circle”. You have probably heard a million times how I look back on my teen … Continue reading
Happiness from Fancy Girl
I am just so happy I can’t hold it in. 2 Things. *** The Rugby World Cup opening happens at 4:00 pm today at the waterfront. There will be a … Continue reading
Moving On
Ever since our Burn Boogie instructor injured her foot, I somehow lost the energy to get myself to go to the gym. Roland have been asking me to join him … Continue reading
Buhay Buhay
I was surprised to receive an email from one of my comrads (okay colleague is a better word) who now lives in Singapore. He is the 3rd soul who have … Continue reading
Birthing
I came across this post and loved how the writer spoke of her life in Japan now. Let us continue to pray for each other. http://natalienortonblog.com/2011/03/30/japan/ (the link) The lines below … Continue reading
Emotional
Working with a media company, we get informed of top stories even before it is printed out. By 1:00 pm on Tuesday, the terrible news of the Christchurch earthquake came … Continue reading
Our Volkswagen Story
My dad owns a volkswagen. I can’t help but wonder how we 3 kids with a very healthy appetite fitted right at the back of this ride, always wanting to … Continue reading
A Hand to Hold
*** This is my article for the 2011 Sinulog Annual *** I was raised by my grandparents. They told me that if I sent out happy thoughts into the universe, … Continue reading
Prayer
Thanksgiving Prayer to Our Lady by St. Augustine of Hippo O Blessed Virgin Mary, who can worthily give you the just dues of praise and thanksgiving, you who by the … Continue reading
Breather
Breather December have become my month for exhaling. I am happy. 2010 was a year of catching breathes and I am grateful that before another year starts, I have this … Continue reading
Jury Service
Today, I went to my first ever Jury Duty call. We were asked to come in by 8:45. I came in by 8:30 (obviously, I was excited and scared at … Continue reading
Resolve
“Nobody can hurt me without my permission.” – Mahatmi Gandhi So, resolved. Boys room will be left closed at all times so the mess will not stare at me and … Continue reading
On Tenterhooks
My photography teacher texted me asking for my landline number. It had been 6 months ago since we last got in touch. I texted him back and he immediately called. … Continue reading
Ain’t the Same
I am a ‘loyal’ fan of japanese food (2nd to sardines of course). I can eat salmon and sushi for lunch for the rest of my life like waking up … Continue reading
Happy 15th
Dearest One, In a little less than 4 days, you will be turning 15. Ah, fifteen. I was 15 once and let me tell you what I went through (not … Continue reading
Up and Down
Like a yoyo, my weight have been going up and down lately this year. Though I have not yet gone into the dreaded 90 kilo range, I have not gone … Continue reading
Friday Night TV Conversation
*in between commercial breaks* Basti: Mum, when I’m in year 10, will you allow me to have a girlfried? Me: Basti, when you were 8, you promised me in writing … Continue reading
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